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Date

2011

Location

Mayhill, NM

Software

ACP, MaxIm DL, TheSky6

Mount

Software Bisque Paramount ME

Guide

Atik 16IC, Astrodon MMOAG

 Optic

OGS/RCOS 10" RC

Camera

Atik 11000C

Filter

OSC RGB

Exposure

1200s x 16

Process

Astroart 5, Photoshop CS5

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The Leo Triplet is from left: NGC 3628 The Hamburger, M65 at top right, and M66 below.  This exquisite and varied set of triplets lies in the constellation Leo the Lion.  Estimated at 35,000,000 light-years from Earth, the trio are true interacting neighbors and are likely linked with two other nearby Messier galaxies.  A large format print will be featured in 2012's Starstruck exhibition.  Click for a larger version or return to the Gallery